Justin Quesinberry

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Justin Quesinberry

FRANKLIN COUNTY, N.C. — Danielle Dietz has enjoyed teaching and encouraging children in the classroom and on the field for more than a decade. Dietz moved to North Carolina in 2013 and began teaching special education at Bunn High School in Franklin County. That’s when she got involved in Special Olympics. Dietz was recently recognized with the 2024 Special Olympics North Carolina Volunteer of the Year Award for being a dedicated coach and an advocate for inclusion, according to the group.

Oct 24, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Justin Quesinberry

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. - A church in Buncombe County is mourning the loss of a couple who died in the aftermath of Helene, while also helping others suffering in the community.

Oct 22, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Justin Quesinberry

SWANNANOA, N.C. - Helene's flooding caused significant damage to businesses in Buncombe County, including Harper's Automotive in Swannanoa. "It just completely washed everything away," said Kevin Coval, trying to get into Harper's as he dodged a hole in front and ducked under a collapsed overhang. Coval began working at the business as a technician several months ago. The bays are filled with mud and debris. The roof collapsed several days after the storm. "It just crippled it," he said.

Oct 21, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Justin Quesinberry

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Many people have stepped up to help others after Helene devastated western North Carolina, despite their own challenges. What You Need To KnowMcKenna Palacios has been volunteering at the RailYard in Black Mountain in the weeks since Helene hitPalacios has helped people get the supplies they needDuring the storm a yellow jacket stung Palacios and she went into anaphylactic shockA friend helped her and now she's helping othersMcKenna Palacios is one of them.

Oct 21, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Justin Quesinberry

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Many people have stepped up to help others after Helene devastated western North Carolina, despite their own challenges. What You Need To KnowMcKenna Palacios has been volunteering at the RailYard in Black Mountain in the weeks since Helene hitPalacios has helped people get the supplies they needDuring the storm a yellow jacket stung Palacios and she went into anaphylactic shockA friend helped her and now she's helping othersMcKenna Palacios is one of them.